This page contains sample lesson plans for tenant education sessions that focus on understanding recycling and waste. Use these lessons or build on them to customize your building’s education strategy. Microsoft Word documents and PowerPoints are adaptable and can be easily changed to meet your resident interests. Invent completely new approaches or look for further options to engage tenants.
Enterprise Community Partners Lesson Plans
The following lesson plans stem from Enterprise Green Communities’ Training In A Box education program energy conservation. To see the full collection of Enterprise’s education resources, click here.
- “Waste & Recycling” -- Lesson Plan
- “Waste & Recycling: Easy Improvement for your Home” -- PowerPoint
- “Discover What You Can Recycle” -- Exercise
- “Discover What You Can Recycle" -- Exercise Answers
Foundation Communities Activities
Austin-based Foundation Communities developed the following lesson plans as part of its "Saving Green" program.
- "Recycling and Waste Reduction” -- Activity
Other Lesson Plans and Activities
- “What to Recycle with the NYC Dept. of Sanitation” -- Guide from Website